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Bandyopadhyay A, Ghibhela B, Mandal BB. Current advances in engineering meniscal tissues: insights into 3D printing, injectable hydrogels and physical stimulation based strategies. Biofabrication 2024; 16:022006. [PMID: 38277686 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad22f0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
Abstract
The knee meniscus is the cushioning fibro-cartilage tissue present in between the femoral condyles and tibial plateau of the knee joint. It is largely avascular in nature and suffers from a wide range of tears and injuries caused by accidents, trauma, active lifestyle of the populace and old age of individuals. Healing of the meniscus is especially difficult due to its avascularity and hence requires invasive arthroscopic approaches such as surgical resection, suturing or implantation. Though various tissue engineering approaches are proposed for the treatment of meniscus tears, three-dimensional (3D) printing/bioprinting, injectable hydrogels and physical stimulation involving modalities are gaining forefront in the past decade. A plethora of new printing approaches such as direct light photopolymerization and volumetric printing, injectable biomaterials loaded with growth factors and physical stimulation such as low-intensity ultrasound approaches are being added to the treatment portfolio along with the contemporary tear mitigation measures. This review discusses on the necessary design considerations, approaches for 3D modeling and design practices for meniscal tear treatments within the scope of tissue engineering and regeneration. Also, the suitable materials, cell sources, growth factors, fixation and lubrication strategies, mechanical stimulation approaches, 3D printing strategies and injectable hydrogels for meniscal tear management have been elaborated. We have also summarized potential technologies and the potential framework that could be the herald of the future of meniscus tissue engineering and repair approaches.
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- Ashutosh Bandyopadhyay
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
- Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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Singh S, Kumar Paswan K, Kumar A, Gupta V, Sonker M, Ashhar Khan M, Kumar A, Shreyash N. Recent Advancements in Polyurethane-based Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:327-348. [PMID: 36719800 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In tissue engineering, polyurethane-based implants have gained significant traction because of their high compatibility and inertness. The implants therefore show fewer side effects and lasts longer. Also, the mechanical properties can be tuned and morphed into a particular shape, owing to which polyurethanes show immense versatility. In the last 3 years, scientists have devised methods to enhance the strength of and induce dynamic properties in polyurethanes, and these developments offer an immense opportunity to use them in tissue engineering. The focus of this review is on applications of polyurethane implants for biomedical application with detailed analysis of hard tissue implants like bone tissues and soft tissues like cartilage, muscles, skeletal tissues, and blood vessels. The synthetic routes for the preparation of scaffolds have been discussed to gain a better understanding of the issues that arise regarding toxicity. The focus here is also on concerns regarding the biocompatibility of the implants, given that the precursors and byproducts are poisonous.
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- Sukriti Singh
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Mubarakpur Mukhatiya, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Mubarakpur Mukhatiya, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Mubarakpur Mukhatiya, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Mubarakpur Mukhatiya, Uttar Pradesh 229304, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14260, United States
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- Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Panipat Refinery, Panipat, Odisha 132140, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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Lin X, Tsao CT, Kyomoto M, Zhang M. Injectable Natural Polymer Hydrogels for Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101479. [PMID: 34535978 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a serious chronic and degenerative disease that increasingly occurs in the aged population. Its current clinical treatments are limited to symptom relief and cannot regenerate cartilage. Although a better understanding of OA pathophysiology has been facilitating the development of novel therapeutic regimen, delivery of therapeutics to target sites with minimal invasiveness, high retention, and minimal side effects remains a challenge. Biocompatible hydrogels have been recognized to be highly promising for controlled delivery and release of therapeutics and biologics for tissue repair. In this review, the current approaches and the challenges in OA treatment, and unique properties of injectable natural polymer hydrogels as delivery system to overcome the challenges are presented. The common methods for fabrication of injectable polysaccharide-based hydrogels and the effects of their composition and properties on the OA treatment are detailed. The strategies of the use of hydrogels for loading and release cargos are also covered. Finally, recent efforts on the development of injectable polysaccharide-based hydrogels for OA treatment are highlighted, and their current limitations are discussed.
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- Xiaojie Lin
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Washington Seattle WA 98195 USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Washington Seattle WA 98195 USA
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- Medical R&D Center Corporate R&D Group KYOCERA Corporation 800 Ichimiyake, Yasu Shiga 520‐2362 Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Washington Seattle WA 98195 USA
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Ren K, Wan H, Kaper HJ, Sharma PK. Dopamine-conjugated hyaluronic acid delivered via intra-articular injection provides articular cartilage lubrication and protection. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 619:207-218. [PMID: 35397456 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.03.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Due to its high molecular weight and viscosity, hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used for viscosupplementation to provide joint pain relief in osteoarthritis. However, this benefit is temporary due to poor adhesion of HA on articular surfaces. In this study, we therefore conjugated HA with dopamine to form HADN, which made the HA adhesive while retaining its viscosity enhancement capacity. We hypothesized that HADN could enhance cartilage lubrication through adsorption onto the exposed collagen type II network and repair the lamina splendens. HADN was synthesized by carbodiimide chemistry between hyaluronic acid and dopamine. Analysis of Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Ultraviolet spectrophotometry (Uv-vis) showed that HADN was successfully synthesized. Adsorption of HADN on collagen was demonstrated using Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D). Ex vivo tribological tests including measurement of coefficient of friction (COF), dynamic creep, in stance (40 N) and swing (4 N) phases of gait cycle indicated adequate protection of cartilage by HADN with higher lubrication compared to HA alone. HADN solution at the cartilage-glass sliding interface not only retains the same viscosity as HA and provides fluid film lubrication, but also ensures better boundary lubrication through adsorption. To confirm the cartilage surface protection of HADN, we visualized cartilage wear using optical coherence tomography (OCT) and atomic force microscopy (AFM).
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- Ke Ren
- University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands; College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine, Chengdu 611130, China
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- University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands
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Oliveira AS, Ferreira I, Branco AC, Silva JC, Costa C, Nolasco P, Marques AC, Silva D, Colaço R, Figueiredo-Pina CG, Serro AP. Development of polycarbonate urethane-based materials with controlled diclofenac release for cartilage replacement. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2022; 110:1839-1852. [PMID: 35226412 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Hydrogels are very promising human cartilage replacement materials since they are able to mimic its structure and properties. Besides, they can be used as platforms for drug delivery to reduce inflammatory postsurgical reactions. Polycarbonate urethane (PCU) has been used in orthopedic applications due to its long-term biocompatibility and bio-durability. In this work, PCU-based hydrogels with the ability to release an anti-inflammatory (diclofenac) were developed, for the first time, for such purpose. The materials were reinforced with different amounts of cellulose acetate (CA, 10%, 15%, and 25% w/w) or carbon nanotubes (CNT, 1% and 2% w/w) in order to improve their mechanical properties. Samples were characterized in terms of compressive and tensile mechanical behavior. It was found that 15% CA and 2% CNT reinforcement led to the best mechanical properties. Thus, these materials were further characterized in terms of morphology, wettability, and friction coefficient (CoF). Contrarily to CNTs, the addition of CA significantly increased the material's porosity. Both materials became more hydrophilic, and the CoF slightly increased for PCU + 15%CA. The materials were loaded by soaking with diclofenac, and drug release experiments were conducted. PCU, PCU + 15%CA and PCU + 2%CNT presented similar release profiles, being able to ensure a controlled release of DFN for at least 4 days. Finally, in vitro cytotoxicity tests using human chondrocytes were also performed and confirmed a high biocompatibility for the three studied materials.
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- Andreia S Oliveira
- CQE, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,IDMEC e Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,CiiEM, Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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- CQE, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,CiiEM, Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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- CQE, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,CiiEM, Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Monte de Caparica, Portugal.,CDP2T, Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal
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- IBB - Instituto de Bioengenharia e Biociências e Departamento de Bioengenharia, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CQE, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CQE, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CERENA, DEQ, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CQE, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,CiiEM, Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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- IDMEC e Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CiiEM, Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Monte de Caparica, Portugal.,CDP2T, Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal.,CeFEMA, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- CQE, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.,CiiEM, Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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de Roy L, Warnecke D, Hacker SP, Simon U, Dürselen L, Ignatius A, Seitz AM. Meniscus Injury and its Surgical Treatment Does not Increase Initial Whole Knee Joint Friction. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:779946. [PMID: 34957074 PMCID: PMC8702854 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.779946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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While it is generally accepted that traumatic meniscus pathologies lead to degenerative articular cartilage changes in the mid-to long-term and consecutively to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), very little is known about how such injuries initiate tribological changes within the knee and their possible impact on PTOA acceleration. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of three different medial meniscus states (intact, posterior root tear, total meniscectomy) on the initial whole knee joint friction. Six ovine knee joints were tested in a passive pendulum friction testing device under an axial load of 250 N and an initial deflection of 12°, representing swing phase conditions, and under an axial load of 1000 N and an initial deflection of 5°, simulating stance phase conditions. To additionally consider the influence of the time-dependent viscoelastic nature of the knee joint soft tissues on whole joint friction, the tests were performed twice, directly following load application and after 20 min creep loading of either 250 N or 1000 N axial load. On the basis of a three-dimensional joint kinematic analysis, the energy loss during the passive joint motion was analyzed, which allowed considerations on frictional and damping processes within the joint. The so-called “whole knee joint” friction was evaluated using the boundary friction model from Stanton and a viscous friction model from Crisco et al., both analyzing the passive joint flexion-extension motion in the sagittal plane. Significantly lower friction coefficients were observed in the simulated swing phase after meniscectomy (p < 0.05) compared to the intact state. No initial whole joint friction differences between the three meniscus states (p > 0.05) were found under stance phase conditions. Soft tissue creeping significantly increased all the determined friction coefficients (p < 0.05) after resting under load for 20 min. The exponential decay function of the viscous friction model provided a better fit (R2∼0.99) to the decaying flexion-extension data than the linear decay function of the boundary friction model (R2∼0.60). In conclusion, this tribological in vitro study on ovine knee joints indicated that neither a simulated posterior medial meniscus root tear nor the removal of the medial meniscus resulted in an initially increased whole joint friction.
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- Luisa de Roy
- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Scientific Computing Center Ulm (UZWR), Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Orthopedic Research and Biomechanics, Center for Trauma Research Ulm, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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Bauer C, Göçerler H, Niculescu-Morzsa E, Jeyakumar V, Stotter C, Klestil T, Franek F, Nehrer S. Biotribological Tests of Osteochondral Grafts after Treatment with Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines. Cartilage 2021; 13:496S-508S. [PMID: 33596661 PMCID: PMC8808939 DOI: 10.1177/1947603521994900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE During osteoarthritis progression, cartilage degrades in a manner that influences its biomechanical and biotribological properties, while chondrocytes reduce the synthesis of extracellular matrix components and become apoptotic. This study investigates the effects of inflammation on cartilage under biomechanical stress using biotribological tests. METHODS Bovine osteochondral grafts from five animals were punched out from the medial condyle and treated with or without pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-1β [IL-1β], tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α], IL-6) for 2 weeks. After incubation, biotribological tests were performed for 2 hours (alternating 10 minutes test and pause respectively at 39°C, 180 N, 1 Hz, and 2 mm stroke). Before and after testing, the cartilage surface was imaged with a 3-dimensional microscope. During testing, the coefficient of friction (COF) was measured, while gene expression analysis and investigation of metabolic activity of chondrocytes were carried out after testing. Histological sections of the tissue and wear debris from the test fluid were also analyzed. RESULTS After biotribological tests, surface cracks were found in both treated and untreated osteochondral grafts. In treated grafts, the COF increased, and the proteoglycan content in the cartilage tissue decreased, leading to structural changes. Chondrocytes from treated grafts showed increased expression of genes encoding for degradative enzymes, while cartilage-specific gene expression and metabolic activity exhibited no significant differences between treated and untreated groups. No measurable difference in the wear debris in the test fluid was found. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of osteochondral grafts with cytokines results in a significantly increased COF, while also leading to significant changes in cartilage proteoglycan content and cartilage matrix compression during biotribological tests.
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- Christoph Bauer
- Department for Health Sciences, Medicine
and Research, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems,
Austria,Christoph Bauer, Center for Regenerative
Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Danube
University Krems, Dr. Karl Dorrek Straße 30, Krems, 3500, Austria.
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- Department for Health Sciences, Medicine
and Research, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems,
Austria
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- Department for Health Sciences, Medicine
and Research, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems,
Austria
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- Department for Health Sciences, Medicine
and Research, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems,
Austria,LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Department of
Orthopedics and Traumatology, Baden, Austria
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- LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Department of
Orthopedics and Traumatology, Baden, Austria,Center for Medical Specializations,
Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Danube University Krems,
Krems, Austria
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- Department for Health Sciences, Medicine
and Research, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems,
Austria
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Damen AHA, van Donkelaar CC, Cardinaels RM, Brandt JM, Schmidt TA, Ito K. Proteoglycan 4 reduces friction more than other synovial fluid components for both cartilage-cartilage and cartilage-metal articulation. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2021; 29:894-904. [PMID: 33647390 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2021.02.566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The clinical success of focal metallic resurfacing implants depends largely on the friction between implant and opposing cartilage. Therefore, the present study determines the lubricating ability of the synovial fluid components hyaluronic acid (HA), proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) and a surface-active phospholipid (1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, POPC), on the articulation between cartilage and a Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum (CoCrMo) implant surface, compared with two cartilage surfaces. METHODS A ring-on-disk geometry was used to perform repeated friction measurements at physiologically relevant velocities (6 and 60 mm/s) using lubricants with an increasing number of components present. Shear measurements were performed in order to evaluate the viscosity. To ensure that it is clinically relevant to explore the effect of these components, the presence of PRG4 in synovial fluid obtained from primary and revision knee and hip implant surgeries was examined. RESULTS PRG4 in the presence of HA was found to significantly reduce the coefficient of friction for both cartilage-cartilage and cartilage-CoCrMo interface. This is relevant, as it was also demonstrated that PRG4 is still present at the time of revision surgeries. The addition of POPC had no effect for either configurations. HA increased the viscosity of the lubricating fluid by one order of magnitude, while PRG4 and POPC had no effect. CONCLUSION The present study demonstrates the importance of selecting the appropriate lubrication solution to evaluate implant materials with biotribology tests. Because PRG4 is a key component for reducing friction between cartilage and an opposing surface, developing coatings which bind PRG4 is recommended for cartilage resurfacing implants.
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- A H A Damen
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands.
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- Polymer Technology, Department Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
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- 4LinesFusion Inc., London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
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Cartilage lamina splendens inspired nanostructured coating for biomaterial lubrication. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 594:435-445. [PMID: 33774399 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Biomaterials that are used in biological systems, such as polycarbonate urethane (PCU) knee joint implants and contact lenses, generally lack lubrication. This limits their integration with the body and impedes their function. Here, we propose a nanostructured film based on hydrophilic polysaccharide hyaluronic acid conjugated with dopamine (HADN) and zwitterionic reduced glutathione (Glu), which forms a composite coating (HADN-Glu) to enhance the lubrication between cartilage and PCU. HADN was synthesized by carbodiimide chemistry between hyaluronic acid and dopamine and deposited on PCU surface under mild oxidative conditions. Then, zwitterionic peptide-reduced glutathione was bioconjugated to HADN, forming a lubrication film. Analysis based on X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and wettability indicated that HADN and Glu had grafted successfully onto the PCU surface. Measurements of the coefficient of friction (COF), friction energy dissipation and cartilage roughness indicated that cartilage was effectively protected by the high lubrication of HADN-Glu. Both at low and high applied loads, this effect was likely due to the enhanced boundary lubrication enabled by HADN-Glu on the PCU surface. Moreover, HADN-Glu is highly biocompatible with chondrocyte cells, suggesting that this film will benefit the design of implants where lubrication is needed.
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Han Y, Jia B, Lian M, Sun B, Wu Q, Sun B, Qiao Z, Dai K. High-precision, gelatin-based, hybrid, bilayer scaffolds using melt electro-writing to repair cartilage injury. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:2173-2186. [PMID: 33511315 PMCID: PMC7814104 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Articular cartilage injury is a common disease in the field of orthopedics. Because cartilage has poor self-repairing ability, medical intervention is needed. Using melt electro-writing (MEW) technology, tissue engineering scaffolds with high porosity and high precision can be prepared. However, ordinary materials, especially natural polymer materials, are difficult to print. In this study, gelatin was mixed with poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) to prepare high-concentration and high-viscosity printer ink, which had good printability and formability. A composite scaffold with full-layer TGF-β1 loading mixed with hydroxyapatite was prepared, and the scaffold was implanted at the cartilage injury site; microfracture surgery was conducted to induce the mesenchyme in the bone marrow. Quality stem cells thereby promoted the repair of damaged cartilage. In summary, this study developed a novel printing method, explored the molding conditions based on MEW printing ink, and constructed a bioactive cartilage repair scaffold. The scaffold can use autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and induce their differentiation to promote cartilage repair.
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- Yu Han
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Renji Hospital, South Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201112, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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Damen AHA, Nickien M, Ito K, van Donkelaar CC. The performance of resurfacing implants for focal cartilage defects depends on the degenerative condition of the opposing cartilage. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 79:105052. [PMID: 32591239 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-degradable resurfacing implants are being developed for treatment of focal cartilage defects. Performance of these implants has been investigated opposing intact cartilage. This study investigates whether implants would perform equally well when the opposing cartilage is fibrillated. METHODS Human osteochondral strips (~2x1x1 cm) with a smooth (n = 9) or fibrillated (n = 17) cartilage surface were obtained from human tibial plateaus excised during total knee arthroscopy. A custom-made pin-on-plate sliding indenter was used to apply simultaneous compression (0.75-3 MPa) and movement (4 mm/s over 6 mm). Either metal implants, polycarbonate-urethane or healthy porcine osteochondral plugs with a diameter of 6 mm were used as indenter. FINDINGS Cartilage roughness of the osteochondral strips was significantly higher for the fibrillated than the smooth group prior to sliding-indentation. Roughness of the indenters was not significantly altered by sliding indentation using either smooth or fibrillated cartilage. For all but one sample, sliding of smooth cartilage against any of the indenter surfaces did not cause damage. However, samples with fibrillated cartilage showed varied responses from seemingly unaffected to severe tissue wear as quantified by analysis of Indian ink staining and histology. INTERPRETATION This study demonstrates that the opposing cartilage quality is relevant for the clinical success of implanting an artificial implant in a focal cartilage defect. Therefore it is essential to test the efficacy of newly developed implants against arthritic joint surfaces, and care should be taken when interpreting in vivo studies in which implants are inserted in healthy joints.
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- A H A Damen
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands.
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Han Y, Lian M, Sun B, Jia B, Wu Q, Qiao Z, Dai K. Preparation of high precision multilayer scaffolds based on Melt Electro-Writing to repair cartilage injury. Theranostics 2020; 10:10214-10230. [PMID: 32929344 PMCID: PMC7481411 DOI: 10.7150/thno.47909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Rationale: Articular cartilage injury is quite common. However, post-injury cartilage repair is challenging and often requires medical intervention, which can be aided by 3D printed tissue engineering scaffolds. Specifically, the high accuracy of Melt Electro-Writing (MEW) technology facilitates the printing of scaffolds that imitate the structure and composition of natural cartilage to promote repair. Methods: MEW and Inkjet printing technology was employed to manufacture a composite scaffold that was then implanted into a cartilage injury site through microfracture surgery. While printing polycaprolactone (PCL) or PCL/hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffolds, cytokine-containing microspheres were sprayed alternately to form multiple layers containing transforming growth factor-β1 and bone morphogenetic protein-7 (surface layer), insulin-like growth factor-1 (middle layer), and HA (deep layer). Results: The composite biological scaffold was conducive to adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells recruited from the bone marrow and blood. Meanwhile, the environmental differences between the scaffold's layers contributed to the regional heterogeneity of chondrocytes and secreted proteins to promote functional cartilage regeneration. The biological effect of the composite scaffold was validated both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion: A cartilage repair scaffold was established with high precision as well as promising mechanical and biological properties. This scaffold can promote the repair of cartilage injury by using, and inducing the differentiation and expression of, autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells.
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Jeuken RM, Roth AK, Peters MJM, Welting TJM, van Rhijn LW, Koenen J, Peters RJRW, Thies JC, Emans PJ. In vitro and in vivo study on the osseointegration of BCP-coated versus uncoated nondegradable thermoplastic polyurethane focal knee resurfacing implants. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 108:3370-3382. [PMID: 32614486 PMCID: PMC7586808 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Focal knee resurfacing implants (FKRIs) are intended to treat cartilage defects in middle-aged patients. Most FKRIs are metal-based, which hampers follow-up of the joint using magnetic resonance imaging and potentially leads to damage of the opposing cartilage. The purpose of this study was to develop a nondegradable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) FKRI and investigate its osseointegration. Different surface roughness modifications and biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) coating densities were first tested in vitro on TPU discs. The in vivo osseointegration of BCP-coated TPU implants was subsequently compared to uncoated TPU implants and the titanium bottom layer of metal control implants in a caprine model. Implants were implanted bilaterally in stifle joints and animals were followed for 12 weeks, after which the bone-to-implant contact area (BIC) was assessed. Additionally, 18F-sodium-fluoride (18F-NaF) positron emission tomography PET/CT-scans were obtained at 3 and 12 weeks to visualize the bone metabolism over time. The BIC was significantly higher for the BCP-coated TPU implants compared to the uncoated TPU implants (p = .03), and did not significantly differ from titanium (p = .68). Similar 18F-NaF tracer uptake patterns were observed between 3 and 12 weeks for the BCP-coated TPU and titanium implants, but not for the uncoated implants. TPU FKRIs with surface modifications could provide the answer to the drawbacks of metal FKRIs.
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- Ralph M Jeuken
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- DSM Biomedical BV, Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Wan H, Zhao X, Lin C, Kaper HJ, Sharma PK. Nanostructured Coating for Biomaterial Lubrication through Biomacromolecular Recruitment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:23726-23736. [PMID: 32347093 PMCID: PMC8192053 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c04899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Biomaterials employed in the articular joint cavity, such as polycarbonate urethane (PCU) for meniscus replacement, lack of lubrication ability, leading to pain and tissue degradation. We present a nanostructured adhesive coating based on dopamine-modified hyaluronan (HADN) and poly-lysine (PLL), which can reestablish boundary lubrication between the cartilage and biomaterial. Lubrication restoration takes place without the need of exogenous lubricious molecules but through a novel strategy of recruitment of native lubricious molecules present in the surrounding milieu. The biomimetic adhesive coating PLL-HADN (78 nm thickness) shows a high adhesive strength (0.51 MPa) to PCU and a high synovial fluid responsiveness. The quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring shows the formation of a thick and softer layer when these coatings are brought in contact with the synovial fluid. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and ConA-Alexa staining show clear signs of lubricious protein (PRG4) recruitment on the PLL-HADN surface. Effective recruitment of a lubricious protein by PLL-HADN caused it to dissipate only one-third of the frictional energy as compared to bare PCU when rubbed against the cartilage. Histology shows that this reduction makes the PLL-HADN highly chondroprotective, whereas PLL-HA coatings still show signs of cartilage wear. Shear forces in the range of 0.07-0.1 N were able to remove ∼80% of the PRG4 from the PCU-PLL-HA but only 27% from the PCU-PLL-HADN. Thus, in this study, we have shown that surface recruitment and strong adsorption of biomacromolecules from the surrounding milieu is an effective biomaterial lubrication strategy. This opens up new possibilities for lubrication system reconstruction for medical devices.
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- Hongping Wan
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Groningen 9713 AV, The Netherlands
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- Groningen
Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, Department of Molecular
Genetics, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, Groningen 9747 AG, The
Netherlands
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Groningen 9713 AV, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Groningen 9713 AV, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, Groningen 9713 AV, The Netherlands
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A bioinspired mucoadhesive restores lubrication of degraded cartilage through reestablishment of lamina splendens. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 193:110977. [PMID: 32408255 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Adsorbed lubricious films composed of biomacromolecules are natively present at all articulating interfaces in the human body where they provide ultralow friction and maintain normal physiological function. Biolubrication gets impaired due to diseases such as osteoarthritis, in which cartilage damage results from alterations in synovial fluid and lamina splendens composition. Osteoarthritis is treated with hyaluronic acid (HA) orally or via intra-articular injection, but due to the poor adsorption of HA on the cartilage surface in the absence of adhesive molecules, pain relief is temporary. Here, we describe how natural lubrication on degraded cartilage surface can be restored with the help of a bioinspired mucoadhesive biopolymer chitosan catechol (Chi-C). Quartz crystal microbalance was used to mimic the formation of lamina splendens in vitro, known as synovial fluid conditioning films (SyCF), and colloidal probe atomic force microscopy was used to measure their nanoscale frictional properties. Clear evidence of glycoprotein (PRG4) recruitment by Chi-C increased the softness of SyCF, which also improved nanoscale lubrication in vitro, decreasing the friction coefficient from 0.06 to 0.03. At the macroscale, cartilage damage induced by Chondroitinase ABC increased the coefficient of friction (COF) from 0.07 ± 0.04 (healthy tissue) to 0.15 ± 0.03 (after tissue damage) in the presence of synovial fluid after sliding for 50 min. After Chi-C treatment of damaged cartilage, the COF fell to 0.06 ± 0.03, which is comparable to healthy cartilage. Chi-C did not adversely affect the metabolic activity of human chondrocytes. This study provides new key insight into the potential for restoring biolubrication through the use of muco-adhesive molecules.
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Inyang AO, Vaughan CL. Functional Characteristics and Mechanical Performance of PCU Composites for Knee Meniscus Replacement. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13081886. [PMID: 32316407 PMCID: PMC7215399 DOI: 10.3390/ma13081886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The potential use of fiber-reinforced based polycarbonate-urethanes (PCUs) as candidate meniscal substitutes was investigated in this study. Mechanical test pieces were designed and fabricated using a compression molding technique. Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers were impregnated into PCU matrices, and their mechanical and microstructural properties evaluated. In particular, the tensile moduli of the PCUs were found unsuitable, since they were comparatively lower than that of the meniscus, and may not be able to replicate the inherent role of the meniscus effectively. However, the inclusion of fibers produced a substantial increment in the tensile modulus, to a value within a close range measured for meniscus tissues. Increments of up to 227% were calculated with a PCU fiber reinforcement composite. The embedded fibers in the PCU composites enhanced the fracture mechanisms by preventing the brittle failure and plastic deformation exhibited in fractured PCUs. The behavior of the composites in compression varied with respect to the PCU matrix materials. The mechanical characteristics demonstrated by the developed PCU composites suggest that fiber reinforcements have a considerable potential to duplicate the distinct and multifaceted biomechanical roles of the meniscus.
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Qiao Z, Xin M, Wang L, Li H, Wang C, Wang L, Tang T, Zhu B, Huang G, Wang Y, Zheng M, Dai K. Proteoglycan 4 predicts tribological properties of repaired cartilage tissue. Am J Cancer Res 2020; 10:2538-2552. [PMID: 32194818 PMCID: PMC7052906 DOI: 10.7150/thno.39386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Purpose: One of the essential requirements in maintaining the normal joint motor function is the perfect tribological property of the articular cartilage. Many cartilage regeneration strategies have been developed for treatment in early stages of osteoarthritis, but there is little information on how repaired articular cartilage regains durability. The identification of biomarkers that can predict wear resistant property is critical to advancing the success of cartilage regeneration therapies. Proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) is a macromolecule distributing on the chondrocyte surface that contributes to lubrication. In this study, we investigate if PRG4 expression is associated with tribological properties of regenerated cartilage, and is able to predict its wear resistant status. Methods: Two different strategies including bone marrow enrichment plus microfracture (B/BME-MFX) and microfracture alone (B-MFX) of cartilage repair in sheep were used. PRG4 expression and a series of tribological parameters on regenerated cartilage were rigorously examined and compared. Results: Highly and continuously expression of PRG4 in regenerated cartilage surface was negatively correlated with each tribological parameter (P<0.0001, respectively). Multivariate analysis showed that PRG4 expression was the key predictor that contributed to the promotion of cartilage wear resistance. Conclusion: Higher PRG4 expression in regenerated cartilage is significantly associated with wear resistance improvement. PRG4 may be useful for predicting the wear resistant status of regenerated cartilage and determining the optimal cartilage repair strategy.
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Murphy CA, Garg AK, Silva-Correia J, Reis RL, Oliveira JM, Collins MN. The Meniscus in Normal and Osteoarthritic Tissues: Facing the Structure Property Challenges and Current Treatment Trends. Annu Rev Biomed Eng 2019; 21:495-521. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-bioeng-060418-052547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The treatment of meniscus injuries has recently been facing a paradigm shift toward the field of tissue engineering, with the aim of regenerating damaged and diseased menisci as opposed to current treatment techniques. This review focuses on the structure and mechanics associated with the meniscus. The meniscus is defined in terms of its biological structure and composition. Biomechanics of the meniscus are discussed in detail, as an understanding of the mechanics is fundamental for the development of new meniscal treatment strategies. Key meniscal characteristics such as biological function, damage (tears), and disease are critically analyzed. The latest technologies behind meniscal repair and regeneration are assessed.
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- Caroline A. Murphy
- Stokes Laboratories, Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 PC82, Ireland
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- Manufacturing Technology and Innovation Global Supply Chain, Johnson & Johnson, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, USA
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- 3B's Research Group, I3B's: Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho and Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's: PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3B's: Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho and Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's: PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, University of Minho, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3B's: Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho and Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's: PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Braga, Guimarães, Portugal
- The Discoveries Centre for Regenerative and Precision Medicine, University of Minho, 4805-017 Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Stokes Laboratories, Bernal Institute, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 PC82, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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Articular cartilage and meniscus reveal higher friction in swing phase than in stance phase under dynamic gait conditions. Sci Rep 2019; 9:5785. [PMID: 30962482 PMCID: PMC6453962 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42254-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Most previous studies investigated the remarkably low and complex friction properties of meniscus and cartilage under constant loading and motion conditions. However, both load and relative velocity within the knee joint vary considerably during physiological activities. Hence, the question arises how friction of both tissues is affected by physiological testing conditions occurring during gait. As friction properties are of major importance for meniscal replacement devices, the influence of these simulated physiological testing conditions was additionally tested for a potential meniscal implant biomaterial. Using a dynamic friction testing device, three different friction tests were conducted to investigate the influence of either just varying the motion conditions or the normal load and also to replicate the physiological gait conditions. It could be shown for the first time that the friction coefficient during swing phase was statistically higher than during stance phase when varying both loading and motion conditions according to the physiological gait pattern. Further, the friction properties of the exemplary biomaterial were also higher, when tested under dynamic gait parameters compared to static conditions, which may suggest that static conditions can underestimate the friction coefficient rather than reflecting the in vivo performance.
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Bauer C, Göçerler H, Niculescu‐Morzsa E, Jeyakumar V, Stotter C, Tóth I, Klestil T, Franek F, Nehrer S. Effect of osteochondral graft orientation in a biotribological test system. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:583-592. [PMID: 30690777 PMCID: PMC6594111 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Autologous osteochondral transplantation (AOT) utilizing autografts is a widely used technique for the treatment of small-to-medium cartilage defects occurring in knee and ankle joints. The application of viable cartilage and bone ensures proper integration, early weight bearing, as well as restoration of biomechanical and biotribological properties. However, alignment of the autografts onto the defect site remains a pivotal aspect of reinstating the properties of the joint toward successful autograft integration. This is the first study to perform tests with different orientations of osteochondral grafts in a cartilage-on-cartilage test system. The objective was to estimate if there are differences between aligned and 90°-rotated grafts concerning molecular biological and biomechanical parameters. Tissue viability, assessed by XTT assay indicated lower metabolic activity in tested osteochondral grafts (aligned, p = 0.0148 and 90°-rotated, p = 0.0760) in favor of a higher anabolic gene expression (aligned, p = 0.0030 and 90°-rotated, 0.0027). Tissue structure was evaluated by Safranin O histology and microscopic images of the surface. Aligned and 90°-rotated grafts revealed no apparent differences between proteoglycan content or cracks and fissures on the cartilage surface. Test medium analyzed after tribological tests for their sulfated glycosaminoglycan content revealed no differences (p = 0.3282). During the tests, both the friction coefficient and the relative displacement between the two cartilage surfaces were measured, with no significant difference in both parameters (COF, p = 0.2232 and relative displacement, p = 0.3185). From the methods we deployed, this study can infer that there are no differences between aligned and 90°-rotated osteochondral grafts after tribological tests in the used ex vivo tissue model. © 2019 The Authors. Journal of Orthopaedic Research® Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Orthopaedic Research Society. J Orthop Res.
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- Christoph Bauer
- Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and ResearchCenter for Regenerative Medicine and OrthopedicsDr.‐Karl‐Dorrek‐Strasse 303500KremsAustria
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- Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and ResearchCenter for Regenerative Medicine and OrthopedicsDr.‐Karl‐Dorrek‐Strasse 303500KremsAustria
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- Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and ResearchCenter for Regenerative Medicine and OrthopedicsDr.‐Karl‐Dorrek‐Strasse 303500KremsAustria
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- Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and ResearchCenter for Regenerative Medicine and OrthopedicsDr.‐Karl‐Dorrek‐Strasse 303500KremsAustria,LK Baden‐Mödling‐HainburgDepartment of Orthopedics and TraumatologyBadenAustria
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- LK Baden‐Mödling‐HainburgDepartment of Orthopedics and TraumatologyBadenAustria,Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and ResearchCenter for Health Sciences and MedicineKremsAustria
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- Danube University Krems, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and ResearchCenter for Regenerative Medicine and OrthopedicsDr.‐Karl‐Dorrek‐Strasse 303500KremsAustria
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